The Rights Of All

JOSEPH LEONARD SMITH.

Immortal be his memory and his deeds.

May the Lord be his shepherd, and may he never want, may he lie down in green pastures, and be led beside still waters. His soul hath been restored into the paths of righteousness, and though he walk through the valley of the shadow of death he shall not fear, for thou Lord art with him, and thy rod and thy staff, shall comfort him--surely goodness and mercy shall follow him, all the days of his life--and he shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

[From the Genius of Universal Emancipation.]

It was stated in the Genius of Universal Emancipation of the 3rd of January last, that a gentleman, residing in Maryland, was preparing to remove his slaves to the republic of Hayti. It was at the same time observed,that he intended to accompany them thither, to see them advantageously settled. But when a suitable opportunity offered for their transportation, he found that it would be too inconvenient for him to leave home for the purpose, and the senior editor of this paper was induced by his wishes and other important considerations, to go out with them. They are now comfortably situated, under the protection of the Haytien Government; and are in possession of all the rights and privileges that a foreigner from any European country would be invested with on his arrival in this.

Thus twelve more human beings have been liberated, by the Christian kindness of one who a short time previous thereto had inherited them from a deceased parent. He has emancipated and furnished them with provisions and clothes for a considerable length of time; and has, also, given them implements of husbandry, to make a beginning in the world for themselves.

The name of this philanthropic individual stands at the head of this article. It has already been given to the public, in connection with a statement of his humane conduct, though the medium of the newspapers in the United States and the West Indies--But the public is not, we presume acquainted with the fact, that this truly just and benevolent man is a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Not only is he an exemplary member of that Church himself, but his slaves were also members thereof.

The writer of this was present when the act of liberation was solemnized, and when they took leave of his hospitable dwelling. The priest was called and the holy deed was performed with their usual devotional exercises, and prayers to the supreme Dispenser of all good, for his blessings and protection in their future walks through life. It was an interesting scene--one that even a slaveholder, might find it in his heart to approve, for there was Christian virtue and Heavenly devotion in it.